Confidential military documents, including soldiers' personal information and details related to weapons storage and security systems, were found scattered on a street in Scotswood, Newcastle. The documents, discovered by a passerby on March 16th, originated from British Army regiments and Catterick Garrison.
The leaked information included soldiers' ranks, emails, shift patterns, ID numbers, general medical advice, weapon issue details, and documents marked "official – sensitive," indicating potential threats to life if compromised. One document specifically referenced "armoury keys and hold IDS codes," relating to access to weapons storage and an intruder detection system.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched an urgent internal investigation into the incident. The MoD has also stated that while some of the material would lead to short-term damage to military operations, other information could lead to a threat to life.
The article does not reference whether the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has been notified.
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